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REVIEW | 2024 AFLW U18s: Queensland

AS each AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships state completes its national carnival, we take a look at how the three-game carnival went, some of the impressive players, and those to keep an eye on next year. Up next is Queensland, who faced deficits early in each of its three matches, able to come back in […]

PREVIEW | 2024 AFLW U18s: Western Australia vs. Queensland

WESTERN Australia makes its long awaited arrival into the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships when the Sangropers play host to Queensland at Pentanet Stadium tomorrow. The clash was moved from Revo Fitness Stadium to West Perth’s home deck, with the visitors also playing their final game of the national carnival.

Scouting notes: 2024 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies

AFTER having opposite results from their respective first matches, the Allies bounced back from a 94-point defeat to roll Queensland who had defeated Vic Country at the same Brighton Homes Arena a week earlier. The Allies secured the 15-point win, with players from both sides impressing. We took note of some of the players who […]

Allies surge to stunning upset over Queensland

A HARD-RUNNING and fierce Allies outfit has shaken the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships up with a 15-point win over Queensland at Brighton Homes Arena today. The Allies led at every break, and even when challenged regained momentum to salute, 8.3 (51) to 5.6 (36) in ideal conditions. Coming off a 94-point loss to […]

PREVIEW | 2024 AFLW U18s: Queensland vs. Allies

QUEENSLAND will be looking for back-to-back wins in the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, when the Sunshine State plays host for the second time in as many weeks. Coming off a win over Vic Country, the Maroons face the Allies who were humbled by Vic Metro a fortnight ago, as both sides play their […]

Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Northern Territory vs. Suns Academy

GOLD Coast Suns Academy held on to beat a gallant Northern Territory side by two points in their Under 16 National Championships clash at Fankhauser Reserve on Thursday. After trailing by 17 points at three-quarter time, the NT thrice got the margin back to under a goal but could not quite snatch victory. The Northern […]

2024 AFLW U18s Player Focus: Mia Salisbury (Queensland)

PROMISING top-age Queenslander Mia Salisbury has adapted into life as a midfielder this year after a promising bottom-age national carnival as a defender. The Bond University draft eligible player was among the better players for the Suns Academy during its Coates Talent League Girls stint earlier in the year. In the absence of a host […]

Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Suns Academy vs. Giants Academy

THE GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Academy picked up its first win of the Under 16 National Championships on Monday, defeating the Suns Academy by 38 points at People First Stadium. The visitors had all the territory and while wasteful in the opening exchanges, made it count thereafter. A scrappy first half saw either side […]

Scouting notes: 2024 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Vic Country

QUEENSLAND weathered an early Vic Country storm to boot the last five goals of the Maroons’ opening AFLW Under 18 Championships match, and come away with the 21-point victory at Brighton Homes Arena yesterday. There were no shortage of standout contributors and we named a few of them in our Scouting Notes. As always, notes […]

2024 AFLW U18s team analysis: Queensland

QUEENSLAND is a state on the rise at the AFLW Under 18 Championships, finishing last year’s carnival with a 2-1 record and the loss was a competitive effort against eventual champions, South Australia. The Maroons are tipped to go undefeated this year but unfortunately for both them and South Australia, the sides never face off […]

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